JFK Assassination TOUR
SELF-GUIDED
DURATION:
Around an hour
WALKING DISTANCE:
Few blocks around Dealey Plaza
TYPE:
Self-Guided
START LOCATION:
John Neely Bryan Cabin
600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.
Most Popular JFK SELF-GUIDED Tour
There have been hundreds of thousands of news articles and hundreds of books written on the assassination, the people involved, and the aftermath of the events; movies, TV series, and documentaries, but none of those are comparable to experiencing the events where they took place.
The amount of information available on the president's murder is staggering, that is, without taking into account the endless number of conspiracy theories (by the way, we cover a couple during our program) about who did what, and which bullet went where. We could talk about the events on November 22nd, 1963 for weeks, but we want to make this tour interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining, so we cover all the important information in an hour.
If you prefer a guided tour, please visit the private tour page. We required at least six guests to operate a private tour.
About the Experience
The JFK assassination is not only the biggest crime of the 20th century but is also the most talked about, written about, and most investigated murder in the history of the world.
This unique experience takes you back as if you were in Dallas in 1963 as these events unfolded. The self-guided tour is based on an interactive map allowing you to follow the route at your own pace while historian and professional guide Gary J. Lovell narrates the story and gives instructions to reach the next point of interest. You will walk around five blocks on this tour.
To enhance your experience, during the narration, we have embedded videos, images, and original soundbites from the events as they took place in 1963. There nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the tour.
Join us today for an incredible experience where it all happened!
Route's Highlights
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John Neely Bryan Cabin
600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202
If you don’t know the story behind it, seeing an old log cabin in the middle of a bustling urban setting might seem strange. However, history buffs should not miss the John Neely Bryan Cabin, a tiny, one-room replica of the city’s first house. John Neely Bryan, who founded Dallas in the early 1840s, built his cabin near the Trinity River in hopes of establishing and developing a permanent settlement in North Texas. Tour start location. Before you start your tour, please go to the John Neely Bryan Cabin located at 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.
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JFK Memorial Plaza
646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Dallas’ John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County.
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Dealey Plaza / Grassy Knoll
Dallas, TX 75202
Dealey Plaza is a significant part of Dallas history. The site marks the birthplace of Dallas, originally founded by John Neely Bryan in the 1840s. Almost a century later, as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the familiar white concrete colonnades and triple underpass were constructed, creating a vehicular park to serve as gateway to the city. The project was spearheaded by civic leader George Bannerman Dealey. After G.B. Dealey died in 1946, a bronze statue to honor him was installed in the park that already bore his name.
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School Depository / Sixth Floor Museum
411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
One of Texas' most visited historic sites, School Depository (The Sixth Floor Museum) at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Admission to the The Sixth Floor Museum is not included in the tour. If you are planning to visit The Sixth Museum exhibit, purchase your admission directly from the museum's website (museum visits are timed, make sure sure that your museum's admission does not overlap with your tour, ideally purchase your ticket 30 minutes after the end of your tour).
What Guests Say
This was a phenomenal tour
This was a phenomenal tour. We spent the morning walking around Dealey Plaza after we finished the tour before we went to the Sixth Floor Museum. I will definitely do it again when I come back with my grandkids!! Easy to follow and incredibly entertaining, what story! Laila D., Oklahoma City, OklahomaAmazing Experience
This is the best tour I have ever done. I took this 1 hour walking tour on whim with my mother today and what a great decision on my part. I got more than what I expected. The story is not only entertaining, but the narrator is knowledgeable and passionate, this is just pure fun. When I come back to Dallas, I am booking this again with my friends! Dan P., Fort Laudardale, Florida5 STARS!
I've read a lot about the JFK Assassination, and let me tell you, this is tour is the TOUR. We got a great overview of Dallas and its beginnings, starting with the JFK Memorial, stories about the founder of Dallas, Dealey and the plaza named after him. The best part is that you get to look at pictures and listen to original audio and video giving you a better perspective into the events surrounding the assassination, 5 STARS! Kevin A., Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJOURNAL
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